2. Elvira Angela Contessa (Giuseppe "Joseph" ) was born 1 on 31 Dec 1891 in Cittadella, Padova, Veneto, Italy. She died on 29 Sep 1918 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Elvira was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. She was employed as 1910;Cotton mill. She immigrated on 29 Dec 1906 to Ellis Island, NY.
1. On Dec 22, 1906, Teresa, age 16, departed Tezze, Italy and left thru Port Havre, France on the ship "La Lorraine ". She arrived 29 Dec 1906, thru Ellis Island, N.Y. She reported that she was going to her Aunt Luigia Contessa in Fitchburg, Mass. She reported that she was servant and that her passage was paid for by her father.
2. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, T624, Roll 628, p. 179, sheet 26A, Rockland St., age 17, Imm;1907, boards at the home of Batista Vangelista. There is also a Vittorio Contessa(16) and Antonio Vangelista (40). There is also a Batista Contessa (26) and Angelo(5).
Notes:
1. Evangelista Batista returned to Italy in 1915, Antonio Batistella returned to Italy in 1917, Matteo Batistella and Angelo Batistella remained. (unknown if there is any relationship to Contessa)
2. She was beaten by her husband. He threw her down a flight of stairs and she died. He must have returned to Italy and was never heard from again. Zio Vittorio raised Joe. Peter and Sally were raised by Mr. Ballerin's sister. (L)
3. Name on death cert; Balarini, mother; Anato Celestino, father; Guseppe Contessa
Elvira married 1 "Anthony" Antonio J. Ballarin on 22 Apr 1911 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. "Anthony" was born about 1891 in Revine, Treviso, Veneto, Italy. He died before 1991. "Anthony" was employed as 1911;brick mason.
1. Son of Pietro Ballarin and Celestina Bonato.
- Peter b. abt 1860, died 25 May 1940, buried at St. Bernard's Cemtery, Fitchburg, MA.2. A free-for-all fight on Beech street, Saturday night, resulted jn the arrest, Saturday, of Matt Batistela, 27 years old, for assault and battery on Antonio Ballarni. Both men live at 41 Beeeh street and the complainant says he was assaulted without cause. In proof of the assault he exhibited a discolored and swollen face, when he asked for the warrant. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Feb. 13, 1911, p. 2)
3. Found in the 1915 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Ballarino Antonio lab h 54 Railroad, p. 130
4. 1919: "Drunks Involved in Three Scraps", ... "Mario Bizzatto, 35 years old, was arrested by Sergt. W. E. Hachett, Patrolman Hanley and Hart charged with assault on Antonio Ballarin, who displayed a decorated eye to the police when asking for a warrant. Ballarin is Bizzatto's landlord and the eye was discolored during an arguement over money, according to the story secured by police." ... (Fitchburg Daily Sentinel, Mon. Feb. 10, 1919, p. 2)
Notes:
1. His sister Attilia married Joseph De Bonis, 13 July 1911.
sister Genevieve {Genofa} Ballarin and Philip Pallozzi2. 1914; Baldarino, Antonio lab h 32 Third
3. Name on his wife's death cert; Antonio Balarini
4. His sister, Amelia married Matti Battistella, she died 1 Feb 1931, Springfield, MA. Buried at St. Bernard's Cemtery, Fitchburg, MA.
They had the following children:
+ 13 M i Peter Domenic Ballarin + 14 F ii Celestina "Sally" Antoinetta Ballarin 15 M iii Giuseppi Ballarin was born on 1 Aug 1914 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He died 1, 2 on 28 Aug 1915 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. The cause of death was Broncho-pneumonia. He was buried on 29 Aug 1915 in St. Bernards Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. + 16 M iv Joseph Anthony Ballarino
3. Vittorio "Victor" Giacomo Contessa (Giuseppe "Joseph" ) was born 1 on 23 Feb 1894 in Tezze sul Brenta, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He died on 21 Sep 1981 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Vittorio immigrated in 1898 to to the U.S. He was employed as 1910;Cotton mill,1920;laborer paper mill,1930;core maker foundry;1940;grinder saw & tile. He was buried 2 in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He served in the military WWI - U.S Army 21 Jul 1918 - 4 Dec 1918.
1. On Mar. 17, 1910, Giacomo, age 16, departed Tezze, Italy and left thru the Port of Genoa on the ship "Barbarossa". He arrived 01 April 1910, thru Ellis Island, N.Y. He reported that he was going to his sister Elvira Contessa, 25 Rockland St., Fitchburg, Mass. He reported that his father in Italy was Guiseppe Contessa. He reported that he was a farm laborer and that his passage was paid for by himself.
2. On April 2, 1910, Giacomo, age 16, departed Tezze, Italy and left thru the Port of Havre on the ship "La Provence". He arrived 09 April 1910, thru Ellis Island, N.Y. He had $35. He reported that he was going to his sister Elvira Contessa, 25 Rockland St., Fitchburg, Mass. He reported that his father in Italy was Guiseppe Contessa. He reported that he was a farm laborer and that his passage was paid for by himself.
3. ??? There is a Giacomo Contessa listed on the 2nd class passengers alphabetical list of SS Canopic, arriving at Boston, 1st Dec 1910 (25 Sep. 1910 to 2 Dec. 1910)
4. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, T624, Roll 628, p. 179, sheet 26A, Rockland St., age 16, Imm;1910, with sister Elvira Contessa (17), Imm;1907 at the home of "Batista, Vangelista" (34)
5. 1916; Became naturalized citizen.
6. 1917: WWI draft card: residence; Casey Ct., Framingham, MA. Employed as Core maker, (out of work). Single, reports 5 brothers and 6 sisters. DOB 28 Feb 1895, place of birth; Tezze, Vicenza, IT
7. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, T625, Roll 745, p. 174, sheet 1A, Spruce St., age 28, boarder at the home of Tony Quatrale, next home from Luigi Baldarelli
8. Found in the 1925 Fitchburg city directory; Contessa Vito A (Maria) coremkr h 11 Portland, p. 195
9. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg wd-6, sheet 8A, 41 Smith St., rents, age 36, marr 10 yrs, core maker foundry
10. 1936; - A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Vittorio G. Contessa, 41 Smith street, today at the Lucy Helen hospital. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Fri, 31 July 1936, p. 2)
11. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-6B (11 Apr '40) ED 14-107, sheet 8B, 41 Smith St., age 46, b. Italy, ED; 5, owns $3500, Naturalized, with wife Maria A. (43) children; Josephine A.(18), Joseph L.(16), Clementine M.(15), Clara R.(7), Irene V.(3) and Joseph A. Ballarino(22)(nephew)
12. 1942; WWII draft registration card:Vittorio Giaconio Contessa, residence; 39 Smith St., Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA., age; 39, POB: Dezze, Italy, DOB: 28 Feb 1894, Person who will always know you; Mrs. Maria Contessa, 39 Smith St., Fitchburg, Mass., employed at Simonds Saw and Steel. (26 April 1942)
13. Found in the 1957 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contessa, Victor G (Mary A) emp SS&SCo h 39 Smith (p. 236)
14. Found in the 1965 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contessa, Victor G (Mary A) ret h 39 Smith (p. 210)
Vittorio married 1 Mary Antonette Zambezi on 22 Sep 1920 in Southborough, Worcester Co., MA. Mary was born on 4 Aug 1897 in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, IT. She died on 6 Oct 1968 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Mary was employed as 1920;tailoress. She was buried 2 in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. Daughter of Lawrence Dallavalle and Clementina [---]. [from SSDI App]
2. Found in Passenger Lists: traveling on the SS Presidente Wilson, sailing from Genoa, 4 May 1918, Maria Zambese, age 21, POB; Rivergaro, Italy, Name of Rel or friend from country alien came; mother, Clementine, Rivergaro, Final Dest; Southborough, Mass., Going to join sister, Marry Dellavalle, Southborough
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg wd-6, sheet 8A, 41 Smith St., rents, age 32
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-6B (11 Apr '40) ED 14-107, sheet 8B, 41 Smith St., age 43, b. Italy, ED; 6, owns $3500, Naturalized, with husband Victor J. (46) children; Josephine A.(18), Joseph L.(16), Clementine M.(15), Clara R.(7), Irene V.(3) and Joseph A. Ballarino(22)(nephew)
5. Found in the 1957 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contessa, Victor G (Mary A) emp SS&SCo h 39 Smith (p. 236)
6. Found in the 1965 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contessa, Victor G (Mary A) ret h 39 Smith (p. 210)
7. Obit:
Mrs. Mary A. (Zanbezi) Contessa, 71, of 39 Smith St., wife of Victor G. Contessa, died Sunday night in Burbank Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Italy, Aug. 4, 1897, and lived here for 50 years. Mrs. Contessa was a member of the Mt. Carmel Society of St. Anthony’s Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Miss Irene V. Contessa of Fitchburg, Mrs. Josephine Barton of Auburn, Mrs. Clementine White of Medway, and Mrs. Clara Burton of Castro Valley, Calif.; a son, Joseph L. Contessa of Hawthorne, Calif.; a step-son, Joseph A. Ballarino of Townsend; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Berry of Marlboro, and 11 grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday from the Smith Funeral Home with a mass of requiem at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Church, Burial will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Oct. 7, 1968, p. 19)8. MRS. VICTOR G. CONTESSA
The Juneral of Mrs. Mary A. (Zanbezi) Contessa, wife of Victor G. Contessa, of' 39 Smith St., from the Smith Funeral Home, with a High Mass of Requiem at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Rev. John J. Capuano was the celebrant. Honorary bearers from the Mt. Carmel Society were Mrs. Patrina Lautizi Mrs. Lena Levi, Mrs. Pia Bellabarba, Mrs. Italia Stropparo. Active bearers were Rudolph Balderelli, Robert Ciaschini, Arthur Ciaschini of Leominster, Alfred N'adeau of Gardner, George Barton of Worcester, and Harry White of Medway. Burial was in St. Bernard's Cemetery. FT. Capuano officiated at the grave. Wednesday at 8 p.m., Ft. Capuano led the recitation of the Rosary with the Mt. Carmel Society, in the funeral home. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Oct. 10, 1968, p. 21)
Notes:
1. Name on marriage cert; Gambezi
They had the following children:
17 M i Joseph Lawrence Contessa was born on 13 Jan 1920 in Massachusetts. He died on 12 Jul 1985 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Joseph was buried 1 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He served in the military WWII - U.S Coast Guard 22 Apr 1942 - 7 Dec 1945.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg wd-6, sheet 8A, 41 Smith St., rents, age 6, at home with parents
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-6B (11 Apr '40) ED 14-107, sheet 8B, 41 Smith St., age 16, b. Mass, ED; H-2, with parents; Victor J.(46) and Maria A. (43) siblings; Josephine A.(18), Clementine M.(15), Clara R.(7), Irene V.(3) and Joseph A. Ballarino(22)(nephew)
3. Joseph Contessa Machinist Mate In Air Service.
Joseph Lawrence Contessa, son of Vittorio G. Contessa of 41 Smith street, graduated as an aviation machinist mate from the naval aviation training school, naval reserve armory, Chicago, Ill. Contessa, who is at present stationed at Norfolk, Va., was graduated from Fitchburg high school in 1941. He entered the training school on April 24, but was awarded his diploma at the local school in June at the graduation exercises of his class. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Mon. 1 Dec, 1941, p. 7)
4. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. receiving station NOB Norfolk, VA., Contessa, Joseph L., Service No.: 212-68-61, Seaman 2nd class, Date of enlistment: 24 April 1941, Place of enlistment: Springfield, Mass., USN, transferred 5 Dec. 1941, to USS Long Island, Scoutron 201, via USS Manley(U.S.S. receiving station NOB Norfolk, VA., for the month ending 31 Dec. 1941, p. 86)
5. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Manley (APD 1) Contessa, Joseph Lawrence, Service No.: 212-65-61, Seaman 2nd class, Date of enlistment: Not Known, Place of enlistment: Not Known, USN, received 5 Dec. 1941, from Rec. Sta. NOB Norfolk, VA. (U.S.S. Manley (APD 1), for the month ending 6 Dec. 1941, p. 10)
6. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Manley (APD 1) Contessa, Joseph Lawrence, Service No.: 212-65-61, Seaman 2nd class, Date of enlistment: Not Known, Place of enlistment: Not Known, USN, transferred 9 Dec. 1941, to U.S.S. Long Island (U.S.S. Manley (APD 1), for the month ending 9 Dec. 1941, p. 23)
7. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Charger (AVG 30) Contessa, Joseph Lawrence, Service No.: 212-65-61, Seaman 2nd class, Date of enlistment: Not Known, Place of enlistment: Not Known, USN, received 6 Aug. 1942, from advanced carrier training group (U.S.S. Charger (AVG 30), for the month ending 6 Aug. 1942, p. 6)
8. 1942; Men and Women in the Service. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Mon. 7 Dec. 1942, p. 17)
Joseph L. Contessa, 41 Smith street.
9. 1943; Cox. Joseph L. Contessa, 41 Smith street, served with a Pacific navy services forces group during the war whose personnel was credited with saving the lives of 75 survivors of a raging typhoon off Iwo Jima. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Fri., 23 Nov. 1943, p. 2)
10. Service Men's News
Joseph Contessa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Contessa, 39 Smith street, is home on a 10-day leave after a year's absence. He is with the navy stationed at Green Cove Springs, Fla. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 22 Dec. 1943, p. 3)
11. Moved to California about 1956
12. Found in the 1957 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contessa, Joseph L rem to California (p. 236)
13. Joseph L. Contessa, a former resident of 39 Smith St., now of 133 W. 33d St., Hawthorne, Calif., was recently named man of the year at the Aronca Manufacturing Corp. plant in Torrence, Calif. As a result of his selection, he received a $100 savings bond. Mr. Contessa has been a resident of California for the past 13 years and is well known in this city. (Fitchburg Sentinel, May 24, 1965, p. 2)
14. CONTESSA, JOSEPH
Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Forest Lawn Mortuary. (The Los Angeles Times, July 15, 1985, p. 56)
Notes:
1. California death index shows his mother's name as Guidici?Joseph married 1 Angelina Fate on 14 Jun 1957 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA. Angelina was born 2 on 19 Jan 1911 in Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA. She died on 23 Feb 2000 in Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co., CA.
1. Daughter of James Fate and Louise Ellier. (Fathue)
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Massachusetts, Norfolk Co., Dedham, sheet 2B, 331 Washington St., age 9, with parents, James (47) owns home, imm 1893, and Louise (48) imm 1901, and sister Julia (14), border Francisco Janetti (62) imm 1893
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Plymouth Co., Brockton, wd-6, sheet 5A, Emmett St., age 19, with husband Frank Pizzinelli (25) rents $18, and son Frank (3 10/12)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-6 (4 Apr '40) ED 14-103, sheet 4B, 36 Middle St., age 29, POB: Mass, ed; 8, with husband Frank (35)(rents $15) and children Frank Jr. (13) and Loretta (8)
Notes:
1. Married first Frank Pizzinelli about 1926 in Mass..+ 18 F ii Josephine "Jo-Ann" A. Contessa + 19 F iii Clementine Mary Contessa 20 F iv Vittoria "Isabella" Contessa was born 1 on 10 Feb 1928 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. She died on 14 Aug 1929 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. She was buried 2 in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. + 21 F v Living + 22 F vi Irene Vera Contessa
5. Virginia Angela Contessa (Giuseppe "Joseph" ) was born 1 on 22 Dec 1898 in Tezze sul Brenta, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She died on 2 Jul 1987 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Virginia immigrated in 1915 to to the U.S. She was employed as 1920;worked at Yarn Mill,1930;spinner cotton mill.
1. On July 8, 1915, Virginia, age 17, departed Tezze, Italy and left thru the Port of Genoa on the ship "Dante Alighieri". There were two other young girls from her home town heading to Fitchburg as well. She arrived 22 July 1915, thru Ellis Island, N.Y. She reported that she was going to her brother in law Antonio Ballerin in Fitchburg, Mass. She reported that her father in Italy was Guiseppe Contessa. She reported that she was a farm laborer and that her passage was paid for by herself. Height:5'6", hair:black, eyes:chestnut?
2. 1919: Had ceremony at St. Anthony's church to bless their marriage. (Rita)
3. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg 1-WD, dis 36, sheet 8B, age 28, Granite St.
4. Found in the 1927 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Vagina) emp L H Goodnow Foundry Co h 98 Newton, p. 131
5. Found in the 1930 US Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg T626, Roll 962, p. 27, sheet 9A, 1-WD, dis 4, 98 Newton St., age 31, imm 1916, with husband Rudolph (37), owns home $9000, imm 1912, children, Joseph (9), Mary (7), Guerino (6), Levio (5) and Rita (2 7/12)
Fa; Louis, Theresa, Beuna, James (wife Rose, children, Alice and James) are at this address6. Found in the 1932 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Virginia) emp L H Goodnow Co h 98 Newton, p. 99
7. CONTINUANCE GRANTED TO FITCHBURG MAN
Fitchburg, March 14. -- Rinaldo Curzio of 49 Beech street pleaded guilty in District Court this morning to a charge of drunkeness. Judge Thomas F. Gallagher continued the case to Monday. Curzio was arrested last night by Patrolman Joseph P. Darcy and Reserve Officer Edward White after they had gone to 49 Beech street to investigate a disturbance. The officers found that three persons, including the defendant, sustained minor injuries during a family quarrel. Miss Virginia Baldarelli received a cut on the head, bruises on the left wrist and teeth marks on the left hand. Her husband, Rudolph, suffered cuts on the face, and Curzio, a boarder in the Baldarelli residence, was treated at police headquarters for a deep gash on the head and cuts on the face. The story told to officers by Mrs. Baldarelli was that a dispute arose when Curzio alleged that five dollars was missing from his pockets. police allege that Curzio picked up a broom and struck Mrs. Baldarelli on the head and that she then struck Curzio and in the meantime her husband came to her assistance. (Evening Gazette, March 14, 1936, p. 12)8. 1936, Dec. 5, Social Security application at Fitchburg, MA. At this time she was living at 49 Beech St., 38 yrs old, and working at Fitchburg Yarn Co.
9. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, (3 Apr '40) Ed 14-72, wd-2, sheet 2A, 49 Beech St., age 41, b. Italy, rents $17, ED; 3, Alien, with husband Rudolph(47) and children; Joseph(19), Guerino(17), Livio(15), Rita(13), Rudolph(10), and Norma(5). Supplemental questions: Guerino; language spoken in home during early childhood: Italian
10. Found in the 1942 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Virginia wid Rudolph h 49 Beech, p. 177
11. Found in the 1944 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Virginia wid Rudolph h 49 Beech, p. 176
12. Found in the 1946 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Virginia wid Rudolph h 49 Beech, p. 219
13. Found in the 1948 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Virginia wid Rudolph spinner FY Co h 49 Beech, p. 195
14. Found in the 1950 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Virginia A wid Rudolph emp FY Co h 420 Kimball, p. 192
15. Found in the 1952 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Virginia A wid Rudolph h 420 Kimball, p. 190
16. Marriage Intensions
John Moretto, tailor, 163 Leighton street, and Mrs. Virginia Angela (Contessa) Baldarelli, spinner, 420 Kimball street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Nov. 25, 1952)17. Found in the 1954 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Moretto John (Virginia) h 163 Leighton, p. 452
18. Found in the 1956 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Moretto, John (Virginia) tailor Fort Devens h 420 Kimball, p. 466
19. Found in the 1959 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Moretto, John (Virginia) tailor emp 779 Main h 420 Kimball, p. 435
20. Probate Court
Worcester, Dec 23 - Mrs. Virginia Moretto of Fitchburg is seeking an appointment as administrator in the estate of her husband, John Moretto, who died in Fitchburg, Nov. 23. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 23 Dec. 1959, p. 2)21. Found in the 1961 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Moretto, Virginia wid John h 420 Kimball, p. 413
22. Found in the 1963 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Moretto, Virginia wid John h 420 Kimball, p. 381
23. Found in the 1965 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Moretto, Virginia wid John mach opr Fitchburg Woolen Mills Inc h 420 Kimball, p. 434
24. Obit:
Fitchburg - Virginia A. (Contessa), Baldarelli, Moretto, 88, 94 Summer St., died Thursday after a prolonged illness. She was the widow of John Moretto who died in 1959. Born in Italy, Dec 22, 1898, she was the daughter of Joseph and Antonia (Evangelista) Contessa. Mrs. Moretto was a seamstress and worked for 25 years at Clinton Manor before retiring in 1985. She was a member of Madonna of the Holy Rosary Church. She leaves three sons, Joseph Baldarelli of Leominster, Levio Baldarelli of Farrell, PA., and Rudolph Baldarelli of Fitchburg; four daughters, Mary Contuzzi, Rita Leblanc, Norma Brasili, and Virginia Zarella, all of Fitchburg; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grand-daughter.
The funeral will be held Monday from the Smith-Mallahy Funeral Home, with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. in Madonna of the Holy Rosary Church, 104 Theresa St. Interment will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. (Sentinel-Enterprise, Fitchburg, MA Friday, July 3, 1987).
Notes:
1. ? There are 3 Baldarelli deaths in Fitchburg, in the Massachusetts death index; [I suspect these might be her children]
Male died 1936
Female died 1938
Antonine died 19382. Virginia Contessa from outside the town of Tezze, now Tezze sul Brenta, in a town called Stroppari, departed the port of Genoa, Italy aboard the ship Dante Aligheri , 22 July 1915 at the age of 17. Manifest shows her to visit sister Elvira at 25 Rockland St. Fitchburg, MA. An entry above hers shows a Antonio Ballerino at the same address. Virginia’s sister Elvira departed the port of Le Havre on the ship La Lorraine and arrived in NY, 29 Dec 1906 at the age of 16. The manifest shows she was going to visit her Aunt Luigia Contessa in Fitchburg, MA. Virginia’s brother Giacomo departed the port of Genoa aboard the ship Barbarosa and arrived in NY 1 April 1910 at the age of 16. The manifest shows he went to visit his sister Elvira in Fitchburg, MA. Giacomo later departed the port of Le Havre, Seine Inferior, France, aboard the ship La Provence and arrived in NY 9 April 1910 at the age of 16. The manifest shows that he went to visit his sister Elvira in Fitchburg, MA. The 1910 census shows Elvira and Vittorio as borders at the home of Batista Vangelista and Contesse. In 1916 she married Adolpho Baldarelli. About the 1940’s she married John Moretto. (BKS)
3. Nonni married John Moretto thinking he could help her financially but, [he was less than the perfect husband]. About 1960 she worked as a seamstress at Clinton Manor until she retired in 1985. (L)
4. My Mom and I were remenicing about Nonni's book of dreams written in Italian. Everytime you had a dream you didn't understand you would consult Non. She in turn would consult her friend Rosie Bizzotto (also from Bassano), who would read to her from the book. She would then be able to decipher your dream and tell you a little about your future. They were quite a pair. (L)
5. In 2001 while working in Germany I was sent to Vicenza. When I was first stationed in Germany while I was in the Army, my relatives would often encourage me to visit Italy and look up our cousins, but I never did. Where would I start? Well, the time was now. It was about an eight hour drive down from where I was in Germany to the city of Vicenza. The drive was beautiful this fall day. I drove down thru the Austrian Alps, the Brenner Pass, and northern Italy with the Dolimite Mts. in sight. I got a chance to go searching my 2nd day. So, armed with a map, an English-Italian dictionary and Mr. Renzo Zanatto’s address I drove north. The town of Tezze is about 30 min. north of Vicenza. After a couple of wrong turns and a few stares from the locals, I found the address. When I knocked at the door, Mrs. Zanotto answered. She spoke no English. I asked for Renzo and she said, "no Renzo". I was disappointed and ran back to the car to get my book. I tried to explain to her to no avail. Rather than continue to be embarrassed(I think) she let me in her home. Luckily about 10 minutes later, her daughter, Sylvia came home. Sylvia spoke some broken English and I continued explaining who I was. Then 30 min later Renzo came home. Renzo was great and I felt comfortable right away. Renzo has a beautiful home and is rightly proud of it. He showed me the yard and his favorite place, the den with fireplace above the garage. We talked via Sylvia (as translater) for a couple of hours. I showed him some pictures, and he quickly recognized my great Aunt Bruna. I also showed him the family history chart. When I asked about the cemetery, Sylvia seemed hesitant, but I urged her to ask her father. Renzo immediately jumped up and got a flashlight and we went looking for grave stones. The cemetery was beautiful and I should have expected that Italy does the same thing as Germany, that is, they contract grave plots. So, many of the names I had hoped to see where no longer maintained. Later, Renzo guided me in the right direction back towards Vicenza. I had a great visit. (BKS)
6. As far as stories go, Nonni was great at telling them. The problem is no one ever knew when she was serious. She used to kid alot about Gypsy heritage with me, but I wonder if she was kidding. I've looked into it a bit and a very sizeable number of Gypsies migrated to the Baltics. Those in Montenegro eventually lost their language and culture and assimilated into the population, however, a great many migrated to northern Italy. We've often laughed about this, but given her singing and guitar playing who knows? If you have ever listened to a recording of the Gypsy Kings you would swear you're listening to her. ... some of the spices Nonni used in her cooking are similar to those used in Indian cooking and as I'm sure you're aware, the Gypsies or (Zingari in Italian) originated in India. Something interesting to ponder anyway. That gorgeous skin of hers had to come from someplace. (L)
Virginia married 1 (1) Adolpho "Rudolfo" Giovanni Baldarelli son of Ermenegildo "Luigi" Sebastiano Baldarelli and Theresa Angela Morelli on 13 Oct 1916 in Bellows Falls, Rockingham, Windham Co., VT. Adolpho was born 2, 3 on 4 Nov 1893 in San Costanzo, Pesaro e Urbino, IT. He died on 10 Sep 1940 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Adolpho was employed as 1915;road laborer,1920;Crane operator at foundry,1930;moulder at foundry,1940;stone cutter at foundry. He immigrated in 1911 to to the U.S. He was buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. On 19 March, 1911, Rudolfo, age 17, departed San Costanzo, Italy and left thru Port Havre, France on the ship "Chicago". Occupation; shoemaker, Last perm residence; Italy, S. Costanzo. He reported that he had a mother Teresa Baldarelli at S. Constanzo. He arrived 30 March 1912, thru Ellis Island, N.Y. He reported that he was going to his father Ermengildo Baldarelli, at 618 Broadway St., Kingston, NY. Height: 5'3", hair fair, eyes brown, POB: S. Costanzo.
2. Found in the 1915 New York state census, Schnectady Co., Schenectady, ward 3, p. 51, Adolfo, age 22, yrs in US; 4, with parents; Venicito (44) and Morelli (43), siblings; Gino (8), Buna (2), Carolina (1) and Maria (17 Dec)
3. 1917: WWI draft card #497: residence; Rudolph Baldarelli, age 23, 5 Beech Lane, Fitchburg, MA. DOB: 4 Nov 1893, Alien, POB: San Costanza, Pasra, Italy. Employed as Teamster with S&H Greene Co., Fitchburg, MA. Married. Signed his name as Rudolpho Baldarelli, medium height, medium build, bald? No. Signed at precinct A, ward 2, Fitchburg, Ma., 5 June 1917.
4. Had their marriage blessed June 18, 1919, at St. Anthony's Church, Fitchburg, MA. [Rita]
5. Found in the 1919 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolfo h r 18 Granite, p. 114
6. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg 1-WD, dis 36, sheet 8B, age 26, Granite St.
7. Found in the 1920 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolfo h 24 Granite p. 111
8. Found in the 1921 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rodolfo lab res 27 Middle st lane, p. 105
9. Found in the 1927 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Vagina) emp L H Goodnow Foundry Co h 98 Newton, p. 131
10. 1929; "Fined $100 For Making Liquor"
Rudolph Baldarelli, 98 Newton street, was fined $100 by Special Justice A. M. Levy in district court today for the illegal manufacture of intoxicating liquor. He was given a month to pay the fine. The liquors and utensils seized at a raid on his premises were ordered forfeited. He was represented by Atty. Paul F. San Clemente while City Solicitor Andre A. Gelinas represented the government. Baldarelli retracted a plea of not guilty entered previously and said guilty today. The attorney asked for the return of the utensils especially a wash boiler seized at the raid. Liquor and utensils seized in a raid at premises occupied by Luigi Baldarelli, also of 95 Newton street, were ordered returned as the samples contained but 2.75 per cent alcohol. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Weds. 6 Feb. 1929, p. 3)11. Found in the 1930 US Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg T626, Roll 962, p. 27, sheet 9A, 1-WD, dis 4, 98 Newton St., age 37, owns home $9000, imm 1912, and Virginia (31) imm 1916, children, Joseph (9), Mary (7), Guerino (6), Levio (5) and Rita (2 7/12)
Fa; Louis, Theresa, Beuna, James (wife Rose, children, Alice and James) are at this address12. Found in the 1932 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Virginia) emp L H Goodnow Co h 98 Newton, p. 99
13. Found in the 1934 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Virginia) emp L H Goodnow Foundry Co h 165 Leighton, p. 82
14. CITIZENS GET CERTIFICATES
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The certificates of citizenship were then presented by Clerk Bowen while Mrs. Estella S. McCarty, regent, and Mrs. Edith Woodward, vice-regent of the D. A. R., gave each new citizen a flag, and Nathan Tobin, commander of Fitchburg post, A. L., presented them. With the cards inscribed with America’s creed. Following this, the pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Walter Monaghan, captain of the Sons of Legionnaires. The singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" closed the program. The March and September classes admitted to citizenship here were: Fiorino Rossetti. Miss Maria O. Nitti, Leslie A Hamel, Mrs. Eva Gariepy, Mrs. Sadie Rosen, Mrs. Alberta M. Croteau, Sulo K. Taipale. Romeo J. Croteau, Nicholas G. Maravelous. Raymond White, Leonce Croteau, Joseph Gauvin, Matti A Liloiva, Mrs. Emma Charron, Adolpha Baldarelli, Ernest Plamondon, Thomas Murphy, Leandre Dupuis, Miss Retta Dupuis, Mrs. Emilia Mathieu, Gedeon Dion, Garabed Arslanian and Hugh Ramsden, all of Fitchburg.
… (Fitchburg Sentinel, April 26, 1935, p. 11)15. Found in the 1936 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Virginia) emp L H Goodnow Foundry Co h 49 Beech, p. 84
16. Found in the 1940 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Baldarelli, Rudolph (Virginia) molders helper L H Goodnow Foundry Co h 49 Beech, p. 183
17. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, (3 Apr '40), ED 14-72, wd-2, sheet 2A, 49 Beech St., age 47, POB; Italy, rents $17, ed; 4, Naturalized, with wife Virginia(41) and children; Joseph(19), Guerino(17), Livio(15), Rita(13), Rudolph(10), and Norma(5). Supplemental questions: Guerino; language spoken in home during early childhood: Italian
18. Obit; Rudolph Baldarelli, 46, of 49 Beech street died at Burbank hospital this morning after a short illness. He was born in Italy, but had lived here 30 years. He had been employed as a laborer by the L. H. Goodnow Foundry Co., for the past 15 years. Mr. Baldarelli was a member of the Carlo Alberto society. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia (Contessa) Baldarelli; three daughters, Mrs. Howard Sutton, and Misses Norma and Rita Baldarelli; four sons, Joseph, Gurrino, Levio and Rudolph Baldarelli; his father, Louis Baldarelli; all of Fitchburg. The funeral will be from the home with a high mass of requiem at St. Anthony's church. Burial will be in St. Bernard's cemetery. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Sept. 10, 1940.)
19. Funerals: Rudolph Baldarelli
The funeral of Rudolph Baldarelli was held from the home, 49 Beech street, this morning with a hugh mass of requiem in St. Anthony's church. Rev. Angelo Carpinella celebrated the mass. Mrs. George Fregeau was soloist and Mrs. Mary Posco, organist. A large delegation from the Carlo Alberto society attended the service. Bearers were John Moretto, Domenic Bastistella, Alberto Stroparo, Joseph Altern, Domenic Baggio and Arthur Chivilo. Burial was in St. Bernard's cemetery, where Rev. John J. Capuano officiated at the grave. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Sept. 12, 1940, p 29)
Notes:
1. “I don't know if you know that our nonno(Adolfo) took your gram to the New York State Fair and became sick with pneumonia there. He refused to enter the hospital there because he knew he was going to die and wanted to come home to nonni instead. They say that the fact that he worked in a foundry, which damaged his lungs and worked part time as an ice man carrying ice on his back contributed to his getting pneumonia. They waked him in their house on Beech St.” Rudolph died Sep 1940 at the age of 46 and Virginia died July 1987, age 88. (L)2. It's entirely possible they eloped. Nonno's mother, Teresa, was a tough one and didn't treat Non that well. She clearly favored her own daughter and her daughter's husband, Beuna and William Giadone. In fact, Nonno and Non lost the house on Newton St. because when Non used to give Teresa the monthly payment to put on the mortgage, she gave it to her daughter Beuna and her husband. They eventually opened Giadone's Furniture Store on Water St. in Fitchburg with a lot of Nonno's and Non's money, and Nonno and Non lost the house. Non was always bitter about that and who could blame her. (L)
3. Mom tells me that Non had between 18 and 20 pregnancies so it's entirely possible there were some miscarriages before Uncle Joe. There was also a baby girl named Josephine that died before Uncle Joe was born. (L)
They had the following children:
23 F i Giuseppina Baldarelli was born 1, 2 on 8 Aug 1917 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. She died 3 on 30 Aug 1917 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. The cause of death was Premature birth, Haemophilia. Giuseppina was buried 4 on 30 Aug 1917 in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. Hemophilia is a group of hereditary genetic disorders that impair the body's ability to control blood clotting or coagulation, which is used to stop bleeding when a blood vessel is broken. Haemophilia A (clotting factor VIII deficiency) is the most common form of the disorder.
2. Residence: 5 Beech St. Lane, Fitchburg, MA.24 M ii Infant son Baldarelli was born on 30 Sep 1918 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He died 1 on 30 Sep 1918 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He was buried 2 in Oct 1918 in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. Still born.
2. Residence: 18 Granite St. Fitchburg, MA.+ 25 M iii Giuseppe "Joseph" Baldarelli + 26 F iv Marie Josephine Baldarelli 27 M v Guerrino Albert Baldarelli was born on 28 Nov 1923 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He died on 3 Aug 1968 in Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. Guerrino was employed as 1940;pin-boy bowling alley,1950;plasterer. He served in the military WWII - U.S Navy & U.S Army - 4 Dec 1943 in Ft. Devens, Worcester Co., MA. He was buried on 5 Aug 1968 in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg T626, Roll 962, p. 27, sheet 9A, 1-WD, dis 4, 98 Newton St., age 6, with parents, Rudolph (37), owns home $9000, imm 1912, and Virginia (31) imm 1916, siblings, Joseph (9), Mary (7), Levio (5) and Rita (2 7/12)
Fa; Louis, Theresa, Beuna, James (wife Rose, children, Alice and James) are at this address
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-2 (3 Apr '40) ED 14-72, sheet 2A, 49 Beech St., age 17, b. Mass, ED; 6, with parents; Rudolph(47) and Virginia(41), siblings; Joseph(19), Livio(15), Rita(13), Rudolph(10), and Norma(5). Supplemental questions: Guerino; language spoken in home during early childhood: Italian
3. 1941; 18 Enlist Here For U.S. Navy
Enlistments at the navy recruiting sub-station in Fitchburg during May totaled 18, officers in charge of the station announced today. Of this number, 11 were Fitchburg youths. The list is as follows:.....Guerrino A. Baldarelli, son of Mrs. Virginia Baldarelli, 49 Beech street,... (Fitchburg Sentinel, Tue. 3 Jun. 1941, p. 2)
4. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Receiving ship at New York, Baldarelli, Guerrino A., Service No.: 212-68-87, Rating; AS, Date of enlistment: Not Known, Place of enlistment: Not Known, USN, transferred 2 Sept. 1941, USS Alcyone (U.S.S. Receiving ship at New York, for the month ending 30 Sept. 1941, p. 7)
5. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), Baldarelli, Guerrino A., Service No.: 212-68-87, Rating; A.S, Date of enlistment: Not Known, Place of enlistment: Not Known, USN, received from Rec. ship at New York (U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), for the month ending 5 Sept. 1941, p. 7)
6. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), Baldarelli, Guerrino A., Service No.: 212-68-87, Rating; A.S, Date of enlistment: Not Known, Date first received: 2 Sept. 1941, USN, received from Rec. ship at New York (U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), for the quarter ending 30 Sept. 1941, p. 1)
7. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), Baldarelli, Guerrino A., Service No.: 212-68-87, Rating; A.S, Date of enlistment: 6 May 1941, Place of enlistment: Springfield, Mass., USN, change of rating 7 Sept. 1941, from AS to Seaman 2nd class, auth. Art. D-5108(1) BuNav Manual (U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), for the month ending 31 Oct. 1941, p. 1)
8. WWII Naval Muster Rolls: U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), Baldarelli, Guerrino A., Service No.: 212-68-87, Rating; S2C, Date of enlistment: 6 May 1941, Place of enlistment: Springfield, Mass., USN, transferred 10 Nov. 1941 to USNH Charleston, S.C. for treatment (U.S.S. Alcyone (AK24), for the month ending 22 Nov. 1941, p. 3)
9. WWII Draft Registration card; #437, Baldarelli, Guerrino Albert, 18yrs old, Residence; 49 Beech St., Fitchburg, Worcester, Mass., POB; Fitchburg, Mass., DOB; Nov. 28, 1923, Name and address of person who will always know your address; Virginia Baldarelli, mother, same, Employer; Goodnows Foundry, Fitchburg, Mass., Place of employment; Water St., Fitchburg, Worcester, Mass., Height;5'8", Weight; 163lbs, Eyes;Brown, Hair; Brown, Fallen Arches, signed June 30, 1942 at Local Board #67, Post Office, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts
Handwritten note; Discharged October 5, 1943
10. 1942; Men and Women in the Service. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Mon. 7 Dec. 1942, p. 17)
Guerrina A. Balderelli, 49 Beech St.
11. Found in the 1944 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guarino A chauf 320 Water r 49 Beech, p. 176
12. 1944; Marriage Intentions
Guerrino Baldarelli, salesman, 49 Beech street and Miss Bernadette M. Leger, textile worker, 3 Huron street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Fri. 16 June 1944, p. 2)
13. 1944: Baldarelli - Leger
Miss Bernadette M. Leger, daughter of Mrs. Regina Leger, of 3 Huron street, and Guerrino A. Baldarelli, son of Mrs. Rudolph Baldarelli of 49 Beech street, were married on June 24 at St. Joseph's church, Rev. Leo Bergeron officiated. (Fitchburg Sentinel, June. 27, 1944, p. 2)
14. Found in the 1946 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guarino A (Bernadette M) chauf 320 Water r 3 Huron, p. 219
15. Found in the 1948 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guarino A (Bernadette M) chauf 320 Water h 137 Beech, p. 195
16. Found in the 1950 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guarino A (Bernadette M) plasterer 30 Delisle h 137 Beech, p. 192
17. Found in the 1952 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guerrino A (Bernadette) mason emp 30 Delisle h 26 Ronald, p. 190
18. Found in the 1954 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guerrino A (Bernadette) mason emp 30 Delisle h 26 Ronald, p. 184
19. Found in the 1956 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guerrino A (Bernadette) mason emp 30 Delisle h 26 Ronald, p. 175
20. Found in the 1959 Leominster, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guerrino A (Bernadette M) plasterer h 395 Hamilton, p. 144
21. Found in the 1963 Leominster, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, G A Plastering Inc Guerrino A Baldarelli pres-treas 395 Hamilton, p. 132
14a. Found in the 1963 Leominster, MA. city directory; Baldarelli, Guerrino A (Bernadette M) pres-treas G A Baldarelli Plastering Inc 395 Hamilton h do, p. 132
22. Leominster Man Dies In Accident
Leominster - Police, early today, recorded the city's second auto fatality of 1968 following a single car accident on North Street which claimed the life of Guerrino A. Baldarelli, 44, of 395 Hamilton St. According to police, Baldarelli was traveling east on North Street when the car ran off the road some 150 feet east of Cullen Avenue and struck a tree shortly after 2 a.m. The victim was alone in the car at the time of the accident, and taken to the Leominster Hospital in the municipal ambulance where he died shortly after being admitted. According to police he suffered compound fractures of the face and nose, a crushed right chest and multiple compound fractures. Patrolman Ronald F. Cormier investigated. He was born in Fitchburg, Nov. 28, 1924, the son of the late Rudolph and Mrs. Virginia (Contessa) Balarelli Maretto and the late Rudolph Baldarelli. He was a self-employed plasterer. A veteran of the Army and the Navy, he served in the Navy from May 6, 1941 until December 1941. He was discharged as a seaman second class. He was inducted into the Army at Ft. Devens, May 4, 1943 and received his discharge Oct. 5, 1943.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bernadette (Leger) Baldarelli, his mother; three brothers, Joseph and Levio of Farrell, PA., and Rudolph Baldarelli of Fitchburg; four sisters, Mrs. Paul LeBlanc, Mrs. Lawrence Zarella of Fitchburg and Mrs. Mario Brazili, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Leominster Lodge of Elks. The funeral will be from the Aubuchon Funeral Parlors, Fitchburg, Tuesday at 10 a.m. with a Solemn High Mass of Requeim in St. Leo's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fitchburg. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Aug. 3, 1968, p. 1)
23. Guerrino A. Baldarelli
The funeral of Guerrino A. Baldarelli, 44, of 395 Hamilton St., who died Saturday morning when his car left the road and struck a tree on North St., will be Tuesday from the Aubuchon Funeral Parlors, Fitchburg, with a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at 10 a.m. in St. Leo's Church. Born in Fitchburg, a son of Rudolph Baldarelli and Mrs. Virginia (Contessa) Baldarelli Maretto, he had lived here the past 11 years and was a self-employed plasterer. Mr. Baldarelli served in both the Army and the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Leominster Lodge of Elks. Besides his mother in Fitchburg, survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bernadette (Leger) Baldarelli; three brothers, Joseph of Leominster, Levio of Farrell, Pa., and Rudolph Baldarelli of Fitchburg, four sisters, Mrs. Ralph Contuzzi, Mrs. Paul LeBlanc, Mrs. Mario Brazilli and Mrs. Lawrence Zarella, all of Fitchburg, and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemtery, Fitchburg. Calling hours in the funeral home are 7 to 9 tonight. (Leominster Enterprise, Aug. 5, 1968, p. 2)
24. U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans; Baldarelli, Guerrino A., Service # 31263218, Pension or claim # XC 4 195 834, Enlistment; May 4, 1943, Discharge; October 5, 1943, Rank; PVT, Battery A 793rd Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons, Applicant; Bernadette Baldarelli, widow, Aug. 8, 1968
25. Writ Filed
Atty. Robert B. Bowen has started legal action against Allen Held of Leominster for the administrator of the estate of Guerrino Baldarelli as the result of an automobile accident, which occurred on North Street, Leominster, Aug. 3, in front of the Held home which claimed the life of Mr. Baldarelli. The writ is returnable in Superior Court, Worcester, Dec. 2. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Nov. 6, 1968, p. 26)Guerrino married Bernadette Marguerite Marie Leger on 24 Jun 1944 in St. Joseph's, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Bernadette was born on 5 Sep 1923 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. She died on 13 Aug 2014 in Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. She was employed as 1950;trimmer. She was buried on 18 Aug 2014 in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. Daughter of Anselme Joseph Leger and Regina M. Cormier, from St Paul, Kent, New Brunswick.
- Anselme Leger, 3 Huron street died Saturday night after 8 long illnes. He was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and had been a resident of this city for 19 years. For 15 years he was employed as a watchman at the Louis Dejonge Co. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Regina (Cormier) Leger; seven daughters, Gerene, Bernadette, Doris, EalKan, Lucille, Clarice and Pauline Leger; two sons, Ovila and Clarence all of this city; four brothers, James of Lynn, Antoine of this city, Emile of Bangor, Me:, and Daniel of Moncton, N. B.; and four sisters, Mrs. Tranquil Bourgeois and Mrs. Philias Beliveau, both of St. Paul, N. B. Mrs. Emil Drisdelle of Moncton, N B., and Mrs. Adolph Cormier of this city. She was a member of the St, Camile society of St Joseph's parish The funeral will be tomorrow from the Aubuchon funeral parlors with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery. Calling hours will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 o'clock. (1942)
- The funeral of Anselme Leger, 3 Huron street, was held this morning from the Aubuchon funeral parlors with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in St Joseph's' church. Rev. Leo Bergeron was the celebrant, assisted by Rev. Joseph J. Deschenes as deacon and Rev. DeWet A. Fortier as sub-deacon. Miss Marie Allaire was the organist. A large congregation attended the mass including employes of the Louis Dejonge Co. and the St. Camille society. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery where prayers were said by Rev. Fr. Deschenes, The bearers were Joseph J., Raymond, Robert and Omer Cormier, Arthur Surette and Camille Leger. Miss Nora M. O'Connor. (1942)
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Worcester, wd-2 (4 Apr '40), ED 14-75, sheet 2A, 3 Huron St., age 16, POB; MA., ed; 8, with parents Anselme (54)(rents $19) and Regina M. (42) and siblings Gerene M. (17) Ovila J. (14) Clarence J. (11) Doris M. (9) Lillian A. (8) Clarisse T. (3) and Pauline (1)
3. 1944: Baldarelli - Leger
Miss Bernadette M. Leger, daughter of Mrs. Regina Leger, of 3 Huron street, and Guerrino A. Baldarelli, son of Mrs. Rudolph Baldarelli of 49 Beech street, were married on June 24 at St. Joseph's church, Rev. Leo Bergeron officiated. (Fitchburg Sentinel, June. 27, 1944, p. 2)
4. 1972: Transfered property; Bernadette M. Baldarelli to Robert M. Inglesi et. ux., Hamilton Street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 3 Aug. 1972, p. 3)
5. Obit: Bernadette M. (Leger) Baldarelli
Fitchburg: Bernadette M. (Leger) Baldarelli, 90, formerly of Daniels St., died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Life Care Center of Leominster. Her husband, Guerrino Baldarelli died in August 1968. Mrs. Baldarelli was born in Fitchburg, September 5, 1923, a daughter of Anselme and Regina (Cormier) Leger and resided much of her life in Fitchburg. Many years ago she worked briefly at the Dohler Greeting Card Company in Fitchburg. She had attended St. Joseph’s Church in Fitchburg. Mrs. Baldarelli is survived by four sisters, Doris Legros, Lillian Richard and her husband, Norman, Clarice Lomaglio and her husband, Thomas, all of Fitchburg, Pauline Bowen and her husband, Robert of Lunenburg. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ovila Leger of Leominster, Joseph C. Leger of Ashburnham, Gerene LeBlanc and Lucille Cormier both of Fitchburg. Services of committal will be held 11:30 AM Monday, August 18th at the Pieta Chapel at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 486 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. Mrs. Baldarelli’s family will receive family and friends from 10-11 AM Monday at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information. Memorial contributions may be made to the Residents Activity Fund, Life Care Center, 270 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453.
Notes:
1. Lived at 279 Daniels St., Fitchburg, MA.+ 28 M vi Levio Julio Baldarelli + 29 F vii Theresa "Rita" R. Baldarelli + 30 M viii Rudolph "Rudy" James Baldarelli + 31 F ix Living + 32 F x Living
Virginia married (2) John Moretto in 1953. John was born in 1886 in {Venice}, Italy. He died on 23 Nov 1959 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He was buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He was employed as 1940;tailor.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-2, sheet 2A, Leighton St., rents, age 33, imm. 1907, grocer, with wife Teresa, and children; Garlana, Paul, Alexander, Biancha, and Malvina
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-2A, sheet 16B, Kimball St., rents, age 43, age first marr. 25, imm. 1907, tailor own shop, with wife Teresa, and children; Emily S., Paul, Bruno A., Bianco, Malvina, Albino, Enzo and Florence
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-2 (15 Apr '40) ED 14-71, sheet 9B, 163 Leighton St., rents $16, age 53, (wd) POB: Italy, ed; 3, with children Emily (27) Bruno (24) Albino (18) Enzo (16) Florence (10) and Mary (8)
4. Marriage Intentions - John Moretto, tailor, 163 Leighton street, and Mrs. Virginia Angela (Contessa) Baldarelli, spinner, 420 Kimball street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Nov. 25, 1952, p. 2)
5. Found in the 1954 Fitchburg city directory; Moretto John (Virginia) h 163 Leighton, p. 452
6. Obit: John Moretto, 73, of 420 Kimball street, a retired tailor, died early this morning in Burbank Hospital where he was removed from his home last evening, suffering from a heart attack. A native of Italy he had lived in this city most of his life and for many years operated a tailor shop in the Cleghorn district. He was a member of the Italian Citizens Club, Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club, Carlo Alberto Society, the Turner Society of Holy Rosary Church. Besides his wife, Mrs. Virginia (Baldarelli) Moretto, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. John Fava and Mrs. Norman Bates of this city, Mrs. William Murphy, Leominster, Mrs. Alex Rush, Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Emily Moretto of Worcester; four sons, Paul A., Albino F. and Enzo L. of this city and Alexander of Lunenburg; 16 grandchildren; also a sister, Miss Agnes Moretto and two brothers, Antonio and Vittorio all in Venice, Italy. The funeral will be Wednesday morning from the Smith Funeral Home with a solemn high mass of requiem in the Madonna of the Holy Rosary Church at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours are tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening in the funeral home. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Nov. 23, 1959, p. 7)
Notes:
1. John Moretto's first wife was Teresa Bottazzi.
2. (Dau) Bianca D. Fava, 101
Beloved mother and grandmother
Fitchburg-Bianca D. (Moretto) Fava, 101, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Sterling Village Nursing Home.
Bianca was born in Fitchburg, MA on September 20, 1917. She was the daughter of Giovanni and Teresa (Botazzi) Moretto who had emigrated from Rosa and Piacenza in Northern Italy. She was educated in Fitchburg public schools until the death of her mother, then she helped her father raise the three youngest children. Bianca also worked as a tailor in his business, John Moretto Custom Tailors. She then later worked for Morris Bernstein Tailors designing and producing women’s clothing.
Bianca was a well known local candlepin bowler on the Lucky Strikes team and she competed many times in the Fitchburg Sentinel Tournament. She regularly finished near the top and took second place, once missing the title by one pin.
In 1947 she married John Fava and they were happily married until his death in 1987. A lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, she devoted her spare time to creative work, tailoring clothing and crocheting gifts for the St. Vincent de Paul Society raffle.
Bianca leaves one daughter, Teresa Ann Thomas and her husband Arthur of Fitchburg; one granddaughter, Ann Emily Thomas; and two sisters, Florence Murphy and Maria Bates of Leominster. Bianca was predeceased by six siblings.
Her funeral will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 from the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli and the Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 243 Water St. Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10am in St. Anthony de Padua Church, 84 Salem St. Fitchburg. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery, Fitchburg. There are no calling hours.
7. Ottorino Contessa (Giuseppe "Joseph" ) was born 1 on 13 Apr 1902 in Tezze sul Brenta, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.
??? In Italy ???
P. GIUSEPPE CONTESSA
23 dicembre 1931 - 28 marzo 2005
P. Giuseppe è oriundo di Tezze sul Brenta, (Vicenza) dove nacque il 22 dicembre 1931 da Ottorino Contessa e Angela Bizzotto. Nel 1942 entrò nel Seminario di Bassano del Grappa frequentando le scuole medie e ginnasiali. Emise i primi voti il 4 settembre 1948 nella casa del noviziato di Crespano del Grappa. Dopo gli anni del Liceo a Cermenate, passò, per gli studi teologici, a Piacenza, dove fece la professione perpetua il 25 dicembre 1952 e ricevette l'ordinazione al diaconato il 17 dicembre 1955. Fu ordinato sacerdote a Bassano del Grappa il 17 marzo 1956.
Fu assegnato al lavoro di insegnamento e formazione nei Seminari d'Italia, anche se il suo desiderio, più volte espresso, era quello di andare in "missione". Un desiderio che, più tardi, cercò di soddisfare nei tempi meno impegnativi dell'anno scolastico recandosi per lo più nelle missioni della vicina Svizzera.
Fu dapprima professore nel Seminario Scalabrini di Bassano del Grappa fino al 1966 ricoprendo anche per qualche anno la carica di vice-rettore ed economo della casa e fu susseguentemente nominato rettore del Seminario Scalabrini-Bonomelli di Rezzato, Brescia, per tre anni.
Nel 1969 fu inviato a Siponto, Foggia, come superiore della casa di formazione. Fu poi nominato rettore della Chiesa di San Carlo a Piacenza dal 1972 al 1974 e nuovamente rettore del Seminario di Rezzato.
Nella notte fra il 5 - 6 luglio 1975, mentre era in Calabria accompagnando un gruppo di seminaristi che partecipavano al campo "Estate insieme", fu colpito da una trombosi cerebrale che gli paralizzò il lato sinistro. Fu ricoverato dapprima nell'ospedale di Vibo Valentia dove le cure gli consentirono il ricupero della mobilità del piede e della mano e soprattutto l'uso della parola.
Trascorse circa due anni nella Casa Maria Assunta di Arco, sottoponendosi a cure e terapie. Le sue capacità motorie rimasero notevolmente limitate per il resto della sua vita. Nel 1977 P. Contessa ritornò a Bassano come Direttore spirituale nel Seminario Scalabrini e vi rimase fino al 1982, rendendosi utile anche in alcuni impegni pastorali. Dal 1982 fu Direttore spirituale nel Centro di orientamento vocazionale di Farfengo, Brescia, ma ritornò definitivamente nella comunità di Bassano nel 1986.
A Bassano ricoprì varie funzioni adattandosi ai cambiamenti che le mutate circostanze imponevano alla casa. Fu Direttore spirituale quando il Seminario ospitava giovani studenti del programma vocazionale e mantenne impegni pastorali e sociali tanto in casa che nelle comunità e parrocchie circostanti.
Pochi giorni prima della Pasqua del 2005, accusando forti dolori, fu ricoverato all'Ospedale civile di Bassano del Grappa. La mattina di Pasquetta, 28 marzo 2005, P. Giuseppe si spegneva serenamente nello stesso ospedale. La sua salma riposa nella tomba di comunità a Bassano del Grappa.
P. Giuseppe fu un religioso e sacerdote di pietà e di dedizione. Svolse con coscienza e fedeltà i compiti affidatigli. Diede prova della sua fede e del suo "sì" alla volontà di Dio quando, dopo la trombosi, dovette portare a lungo sul suo corpo la croce, in unione con le sofferenze di Cristo.
They had the following children:
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9. Pietro "Bebi" Contessa (Giuseppe "Joseph" ) was born about 1905. He died in 1987.
They had the following children:
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11. Maria Contessa (Giuseppe "Joseph" ) was born about 1909 in Italy. She died in 1986 in Veneto, Italy.
Maria married Antonio Zanotto. Antonio was born in 1906 in Italy. He died in 1973 in Veneto, Italy.
1. Son of Giovanni Zanatto (b. 15 Nov 1876, d. 10 Oct 1948) and Maria Lorenzin (b. 6 May 1880, d. 3 Oct 1950).
Antonio and Maria had the following children:
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12. Living (Giuseppe "Joseph" )
They had the following children:
36 M i Antonio Contessa was born about 1934 in Veneto, Italy. He died on 30 Jun 1957.